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Bodyweight Standing Shrug

Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and place your hands on your hips.

Exercise details

Primary muscle

Upper back

Also works: Front delts

Equipment
Bodyweight
Tracking
Reps

Execution

How to do it

  1. Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and place your hands on your hips.

  2. Raise your shoulders up towards your ears.

  3. Lower your shoulders back to the starting position and repeat the movement for the desired number of repetitions.

Form tips

  • Maintain an upright posture to ensure proper form.

  • Avoid rolling your shoulders; focus on lifting them straight up and down.

  • Perform the movement slowly and with control to maximize muscle activation.

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